SOLUTION: Write and algebraic expression: Let m represent the number of marbles. "Six fewer than one half of the marbles". I'm just not sure how to write it using fractions.

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Question 154926: Write and algebraic expression: Let m represent the number of marbles. "Six fewer than one half of the marbles". I'm just not sure how to write it using fractions.
Found 2 solutions by orca, stanbon:
Answer by orca(409) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One half of the marbles is m%2F2.
So six fewer than one half of the marbles is m%2F2+-+6

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Six fewer than one half of the marbles".
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(1/2)m - 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.